29 reasons why you should visit Costa Rica – the world’s happiest country

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29 reasons why you should visit Costa Rica – the world’s happiest country

1. It’s the world’s happiest country

According to the most recent Happy Planet Index, published last month, which aims to measure human well-being and environmental impact, Costa Rica is the most satisfying place in which to live. It has an HPI score of 44.7, putting it just above Mexico and Colombia. Britain, on the other hand, languishes in 34th.

2. Perhaps because it’s got no army

The constitution of this peace-loving nation has forbidden a standing army since 1949 and it is now the home of the United Nations University for Peace.

They must be in Costa Rica

3. And an impressively high life expectancy

Life expectancy in Costa Rica is an impressive 79 years, higher than all of its Central American neighbours. One region in particular, the Nicoya Peninsula, is known for longevity. Its residents frequently…

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